Russia in 1905 quiz

Study Notes

Demographics of the Russian Empire

Ethnic groups comprised around 48% of the population in the Russian Empire in 1905.
The total population of the Russian Empire in 1905 was approximately 125 million.

Religious Clashes

Islam clashed with Russian Orthodoxy in the Russian Empire.
The Russian Orthodox Church believed that the Tsar was appointed by God, reinforcing the Tsar’s authority.

Religious Composition

The sizeable majority religion among the West Slavs, particularly the Poles, was Catholicism.
The main religion among the Turkic people was Islam.

Political Structure

The Russian Empire was governed as an autocracy under the Tsars.

Security and Opposition

The Okhrana served as the secret police, tasked with suppressing political dissent.
Opponents of the Tsar often faced exile or imprisonment as punishment.

Agricultural Economy

Peasant farmers made up around 80% of the population in Tsarist Russia.
Frequent food shortages were common for peasants due to poor management and harvest failures.

Land Ownership

Nobles owned approximately 50% of the land in Tsarist Russia, leading to disparities in wealth and power.

Industrial Workers

Working and living conditions for industrial workers were poor due to long hours, low wages, and inadequate housing.
The role of the police in Tsarist Russia included maintaining order and enforcing government policies, often through brutal measures.

Censorship

Books and newspapers were heavily censored to control public opinion and prevent the spread of revolutionary ideas.

Description

Test your knowledge of the diverse ethnic groups in the Russian Empire! Discover fascinating facts about the various communities, including Russians, Ukrainians, Poles, Latvians, Lithuanians, and more. Challenge yourself with questions about their population sizes, religions, and contributions to the empire's vast land area.